Rangji Temple

Old Rangji Temple is one of the most popular temples among tourists. Built 150 years back, having a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture, the visit to the temple will be a memorable experience. The high-rising Gopuram also reflects South Indian architectire, and adds more charm to the temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Rangji, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In 1823, the temple was built by Seth Puran Mal Ganeriwal. The temple houses an image of Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s mount and is considered one of the holiest temples of Pushkar.

History of Rangji Temple, Pushkar:
The old Rangji Temple was constructed by Seth Puranmal Ganeriwal of Hyderabad in 1844. The Temple complex enshrines the idols of the presiding deity Lord Krishna and of Rangnath, Goddess Laxmi, Goddamaji and Shri Ramanujacharya. Ramanujacharya was a very famous Indian philosopher, Hindu theologian and one of the most important exponents of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition within Hinduism. And the Rangji temple is the first temple of South India Ramanuja Sampradaya (Shri Vaishnav Sect of Hindus). Sri Vaishnavism tradition is practiced in the southern part of India.

Architecture of Rangji Temple, Pushkar:
The architecture of the temple offers a unique combination of Rajasthan & south Indian styles. You will find beautiful paintings and Sculptures depicting mythology themes of Hinduism. Once you enter the temple you will see the massive gopuram with beautiful sculptures. When you enter the sanctum you will find a huge Garuda pillar (Garuda is a Vahana of Lord Vishnu). And the main sanctum of the temple holds the idol of Rangji. The temple complex also has a small museum that has majestic Vahanas and Gorgeous Umbrellas used during the festivals for deities.

Pushkar Tourism

Pushkar Tourism is one of the most prominent cities of Rajasthan, India. It is best known for Pushkar Lake which is surrounded by sacred temples and ghats. The city of Pushkar isn't an unknown name for people in India, as from the religious sights to the trending cafes; there are plenty of travel hotspots to visit Pushkar with cheerful vibes in each corner. The small shops located in the bright boulevards are loaded with joy, liveliness, culture, and warmth. The region even has mountains and their beauty is a strong reason why Pushkar can be your new favourite travel spot to hit right away.

One of the best parts of your visit to Pushkar would be the camel safari where you get to cross the sand dunes of the Thar Desert on a Camel. If you cannot keep calm hearing all this and are way too excited to visit Pushkar, then, let us tell you, the best time to plan your trip to Pushkar is from November to March. The weather during this time is quite pleasant and is very suitable for travel and tourism activities.